This is a ball. It has a positive charge. ositive charges repel other positive charges. Swoosh! Bye, balls! This ball has no charge. It doesn’t repel anything. It is neutral. -@ @ If we put a neutral ball in the middle of positive balls, the positive balls won’t fly apart. The more positive balls we have, ¥¢ eS the more neutral balls we need in order to keep them together. These balls are like the center of an atom, called the nucleus. @»,,
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number of protons and neutrons. OP. A stable nucleus stays just like this forever. ) ef But if there isn’t the right number of protons and neutrons, af G
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Chris Ferrie is a physicist, mathematician, and father of four budding young scientists. He believes it is never too early to introduce small children to big ideas!
Cara Florance is a biochemist and mother with experience in astrobiology, cotton candy spinning, and radiation decontamination. She writes books to make science fun and approachable to families everywhere.
The Re-Creation of Planet Earth and the Real Account of Life’S Beginnings: A Compelling Analysis of Creation, Evolution, the Big Bang, God, Jesus, and Heaven
The Re-Creation of Planet Earth and the Real Account of Life’S Beginnings: A Compelling Analysis of Creation, Evolution, the Big Bang, God, Jesus, and Heaven
